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Economic Exchange | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz with European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro as they talk about the free-trade agreement between the Philippines and EU in this episode of Newsmakers on July 30, 2025, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Economic Exchange | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

CFO bares programs for Filipino workers overseas | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz with Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II talk about the programs of the CFO for Filipinos abroad in this episode of Newsmakers on July 23, 2025, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

CFO bares programs for Filipino workers overseas | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Corporate Responsibility | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz with Wesley Quek, CEO of Farosson Digital & AI Technologies, talk about greenhouse gas emissions and projects to benefit local communities in this episode of Newsmakers on July 9, 2025, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Corporate Responsibility | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

State of Statelessness | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch lawyer Iya Gallardo, head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), talk to Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz about reinforcing UNHCR's presence in the Philippines to support displaced and stateless populations ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, 2025 in this episode of Newsmakers on June 16, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

State of Statelessness | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Moving on | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz with lawyer Jaime Raphael Feliciano, PITX president and Megawide chief business development officer and Richard Tay, Maplecrest Group chief operating officer, talk about their transport projects, among others, in this episode of Newsmakers on May 5, 2025, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Moving on | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Beyond The Sea | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Wilson Lee Flores, writer and political analyst, discuss the tension in West Philippine Sea, and US presence in the Philippines, among others,  in this episode of Newsmakers on March 31, 2025, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Beyond The Sea | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Eduaksyon bats for reforms in PH college education | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Eduaksyon Party-list 1st nominee Michael Alexander Ang, 2nd nominee lawyer Kristjan Vincent Gargantiel and 3rd nominee Dr. Aldrin Darilag discuss reforming college education in the Philippines in this episode of the Newsmakers on Mar. 10, 7 a.m., at The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Eduaksyon bats for reforms in PH college education | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Stopping Bird Flu | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Col. Dr. Thomas Pool, senior veterinarian for Animal Wellness Action and Center for Humane Economy, talk about the bird flu wreaking havoc in the United States in this episode of Newsmakers on Feb. 12, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Stopping Bird Flu | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

ADB's Fight vs Climate Change | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Asian Development Bank Vice President for East and Southeast Asia Scott Morris discuss flooding and how the ADB helps least developed countries adapt to climate change in the first episode of Newsmakers at The Manila Times Streaming Channel on Feb. 10 at 7 a.m.

ADB's Fight vs Climate Change | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Traffic Woes and Sustainable Mobility | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Move As One Coalition lead convenor Robert Siy discuss traffic woes and sustainable mobility in this episode of the Newsmakers on Feb. 17, 7 a.m., at The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Traffic Woes and Sustainable Mobility | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Appraising The PH Property Market | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Colliers Philippines Director for Research Joey Roi Bondoc talk about the Philippine property market in this episode of the Newsmakers on Feb. 19, 7 a.m., at The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Appraising The PH Property Market | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

State of PH economy takes spotlight on Newsmakers | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

Watch The Manila Times Columnist Ben Kritz and Gonzalo Varela, lead economist and program leader of the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei, discuss the state of the Philippine economy in this episode of the Newsmakers on March 17, 2025, 7 a.m., on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

State of PH economy takes spotlight on Newsmakers | Newsmakers with Ben Kritz

FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Road Safety | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd
 
Watch The Manila Times columnist and Ateneo School of Government professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about public road safety on this episode of FAQ with Dr. Lloyd on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Road Safety | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Never Too Old | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch Dr. Lloyd Bautista, The Manila Times columnist and Ateneo School of Government professor, answer and discuss frequently asked questions about Gen Zs and millenials. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Never Too Old | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Who Am I? | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about Filipino identity. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Who Am I? | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Fake News | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about fake news. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Fake News | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Free Talk | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about Philippine democracy. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Free Talk | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Sex education on FAQ | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about sex education. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Sex education on FAQ | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

All about divorce | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about divorce. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

All about divorce | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

To Derail or Railroad | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about the Philippine impeachment process. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

To Derail or Railroad | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about political dynasties. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Down the line | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Hide and Seek | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about undocumented Filipinos in the US. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Hide and Seek | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Spying and Hyrbrid warfare | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answers and discusses frequently asked questions about spying and hybrid warfare. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Spying and Hyrbrid warfare | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Matching PH education and 21st century skills | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about Philippine education and 21st century skills.

Matching PH education and 21st century skills | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Let There Be Light | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about electricity, blackouts and the role of The Department of Energy. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Let There Be Light | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Budget Scrutiny | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about the 2025 national buget, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law in January. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Budget Scrutiny | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Government Corruption | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about corruption. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Government Corruption | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Transport talk | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about the mass transport system, traffic woes and the roads in the Philippines. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Transport talk | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Lessons on micro, macroeconomics | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about food prices, import restrictions in the Philippines and global recession. FAQ with Dr. Lloyd airs on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at 7 a.m.. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Lessons on micro, macroeconomics | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

How safe are we? | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about the prevalence of crime in the Philippines on FAQ with Dr. Lloyd. Airing on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

How safe are we? | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Straightening out the Party-list system | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about the party-list system on FAQ with Dr. Lloyd. Airing at Sunday, 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Straightening out the Party-list system | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Government digitalization  | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about digitalization on FAQ with Dr. Lloyd. Airing at Sunday, 7:00 A.M. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming

Government digitalization  | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Flooding: A Perennial Problem | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

Watch The Manila Times Columnist and Ateneo School of Government Professor Dr. Lloyd Bautista answer and discuss frequently asked questions about floods on the pilot episode of FAQ with Dr. Lloyd.

Flooding: A Perennial Problem | FAQ with Dr. Lloyd

The Manila Times Forum

Times holds model cities awards

The Manila Times pushes its advocacy to fully integrate sustainability and green planning into smart-city living by recognizing Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities during an awards ceremony and forum, titled 'Environmental communities cultivating first-world economies,' at The Manila Hotel on Nov. 14, 2025. Keynote speakers were Marlo Iringan, Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary for Local Government, and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong. Other speakers were Mailene Sigue-Bisnar, P&A Grant Thornton partner and leader for Advisory Services, Brand and Communications, and Business Development Groups; Felino Palafox Jr., Palafox Associates founder and principal architect-urban planner; and George Royeca, Angkas CEO.

Times holds model cities awards

Times holds year-end forum, 127th anniversary

In line with its 127th anniversary, The Manila Times holds its year-end forum, PH Outlook for 2026: Soaring above dark clouds, at the Makati Shangri-La Manila on Oct. 24, 2025. Speakers at the event include Budget Undersecretary Rolando Toledo, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya, European Union Ambassador Massimo Santoro, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Zeno Abenoja, SM Investment Corp. economist Robert Dan Roces, IWG Philippines Country Manager Rowena Natividad and Angkas CEO George Royeca. The fireside chat was moderated by Times columnist Ben Kritz was hosted by Times editor for Supplements & Special Projects Dafort Villaseran.

Times holds year-end forum, 127th anniversary

The Manila Times Forum: Building a stronger nation through improved access to medicines

Be part of the initiative to advance health for all at The Manila Times pharma forum, titled “Building a stronger nation through improved access to medicines,” at Makati Diamond Residences on Oct. 17, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 12 (noon). With Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. President and CEO Maria Blanca Kim Lokin as the keynote speaker, the forum will have Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Vice President Walter Bacareza, Philippine Pharmaceutical Industry Inc. President Lloyd Balajada, Food and Drug Administration, Spokesperson, Khay Ann
Magundaya-Borlado; Roche (Philippines) Inc. General Manager Diana Edralin and Department of Health, Undersecretary Randy Escolango as speakers and will have Glovax Lifescience Corp. President Giovanni Alingog, CareTech Asia, CEO Racquel Cagurangan, RadLink Philippines, Country General Manager Carmie de Leon; Department of Trade and Industry, Supply Chain and Logistics Group Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco, CESO II and Airspeed International Corp. Chairman and President Rosemarie Rafael as panelists. With The Manila Times news anchor and multimedia reporter Allen Limos as the moderator of the panel discussion, the forum is hosted by The Manila Times editor for Supplements & Special Projects Dafort Villaseran.

The Manila Times Forum: Building a stronger nation through improved access to medicines

Sustainability champion awards Envisioning our green future

The Manila Times pays tribute to environment-friendly corporations and local government units with the launch of its first Sustainability Awards and bookazine at the Conrad Manila from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2025 Invited guests are requested to come in Filipiniana attire.

In line with its 127th anniversary, The Manila Times holds its year-end forum, PH Outlook for 2026: Soaring above dark clouds, at the Makati Shangri-La Manila on Oct. 24, 2025. Speakers at the event include Budget Undersecretary Rolando Toledo, Japanese A

The Manila TImes: Catalyzing inclusive growth through  strategic development

GET to show a convergence of accessibility, urban planning and economic activity at The Manila Times (TMT) forum on investments in the south of Metro Manila and in southern Luzon. Titled “Catalyzing inclusive growth through strategic development,” the event will be held at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City on Aug. 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Speakers include Ivyreene “Ice” Calderon, Aurus Real Estate managing director; Frances Francisco, Villar Group of Companies master-planning head; Sheila Lobien, Lobien Realty Group CEO; and Rick Santos, Santos Knight Frank Philippines Inc. chairman and CEO. With a fireside chat moderated by Aaron “Ron” Ronquillo, The Manila Times section editor for Foreign Business, the forum is co-hosted by Corazon Olivia “Cora” Llamas, The Manila Times section editor for Build & Design, Dafort Villaseran, The Manila Times editor for Supplements & Special Projects.

The Manila TImes: Catalyzing inclusive growth through  strategic development

The Manila Times: Move up, Step up and Level up

LEARN to arm Filipino students not just with global competencies but also advantages at The Manila Times (TMT) student empowerment 2025 forum, titled “Move up, step up and level up,” at Manila Prince Hotel on Aug. 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Select attendees get to hear talks by Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, Republic of the Philippines senator; Cilette Liboro-Co, Department of Education assistant secretary; Gianna Abao, women-empowerment and youth advocate; Carl Balita, Dr. Carl Balita Review Center president and CEO; Don Timothy Buhain, Rex Education CEO; Merimee Tampus-Siena, Philippine Normal University director of Student Affairs & Services; Lyqa Maravilla, educational content creator; Caitlin “Cait” Punzalan, Mondelez Philippines corporate & government affairs lead; Juvhan Rebangcos, Teach for the Philippines data & impact assessment manager; and Mona Magno-Veluz (Mighty Magulang), Autism Society Philippines national spokesperson and country manager. With a fireside chat moderated by Allen Limos, TMT news anchor and multimedia reporter, the forum is co-hosted by Tori Luna Lualhati, TMT marketing associate, and Khrystyn Andaya, TMT content creator.

The Manila Times: Move up, Step up and Level up

The Manila Times Forum: Clean and Green Technologies to Energize the Economy

STRIVE to build bridges over roadblocks that slow down or detour sustainability of the power sector at The Manila Times (TMT) renewable energy forum 2025, titled “Clean and green technologies to energize the economy,” at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia on July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invitees listen to speakers Jacqueline Castillo, Mabuhay Energy Corp. President and CEO; Fortunato Leynes, National Transmission Corp. president and CEO; Jenny Lin Maaño-Ngai, SunSmart Solar Power Technology Inc., co-founder and president; Quintin Pastrana, WEnergy Power Pilipinas president; Ma. Rowena Raymundo, Senior Vice President for Energy Investments Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC); Fernando Martin Roxas, National Power Corp. president and CEO; and Manny Rubio, MGen president and CEO. With a fireside chat moderated by Ben Kritz, The Manila Times columnist, the forum is hosted by Dafort Villaseran, The Manila Times editor for Supplements & Special Projects.

The Manila Times Forum: Clean and Green Technologies to Energize the Economy

The Manila Times Forum: Rapidly growing the economy with strategic policies

ENDEAVOR to attain Philippine development goals by 2028 and be on track to be a first-world economy at The Manila Times (TMT) midyear economic forum 2025, titled “Rapidly growing the economy with strategic policies,” at New World Makati Hotel on June 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invitees listen to keynote speaker Zeno Ronald Abenoja, BSP deputy governor for Monetary & Economics Sector, and to talks by Miles Ballestar, Italian Chamber of Commerce vice president for Luzon; Enrico Cordoba, Maybank head of Transformation & Strategy; Paul Favila, Citibank country officer and head; EJ Qua Hiansen, Finex president; Chris Nelson, British Chamber of Commerce executive director and trustee; Jun Neri, BPI senior vice president (SVP) and lead economist; Jos Ortega, French Chamber of Commerce VP for Communications; and Roland Suico, Davao City Chamber of Commerce president. With a fireside chat moderated by Ben Kritz, The Manila Times columnist, the forum is hosted by Dafort Villaseran, The Manila Times editor for Supplements & Special Projects.

The Manila Times Forum: Rapidly growing the economy with strategic policies

The Manila Times: EXPLORE how to become an Asian maritime hub while maintaining supremacy in our sovereign seas during The Manila Times (TMT) maritime forum 2025, titled “Leveraging seafaring locations, leadership and labor,” at Rizal Park Hotel on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invitees get to hear talks by Keynote speaker Jerome Pampolina, Department of Migrant Workers Assistant Secretary for Office of Sea-based OFW Concerns; Glenn Mark Blasquez, Southern Institute of Maritime Studies Board of Trustees Philippine Association of Maritime Training Centers, Inc. Vice President; Rashid Delgado, TDG Logistics & Shipping CEO; Sabino Czar Manglicmot II Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions President; Herbert Nalupa, Maritime Industry Authority supervisor for Maritime Education & Training Standards; and Villamor Ventura Plan, Department of Transportation assistant secretary for Maritime; Mark Parco, Philippine Liner Shipping Association President; Ronnie Maye Saraza, Philippine Ports Authority Acting Division Manager A, Terminal Services Division Moderated by Yash Torib, TMT senior writer for Maritime, and Brenda Pimentel, TMT columnist for Maritime, the forum is hosted by Dafort Villaseran, TMT editor for Supplements & Special Projects.

The Manila Times Forum: Leveraging seafaring locations, leadership and labor

The Manila Times Forum: Best Practices in Blueprinting Model Freeports and Provinces

DISCUSS how to showcase smart, sustainable and master-planned Filipino provincial developments at The Manila Times real estate and construction industries 2025 forum, titled “Best practices in blueprinting model freeports and provinces,” at Clark Marriott Hotel on May 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invitees get to listen to keynote speakers Timothy John Batan, Department of Transportation, undersecretary; Agnes Devanadera, Clark Development Corp. president and CEO as well as speakers Francis Ceballos, Filinvest Land senior vice president; Sheila Lobien, Lobien Realty Group CEO; Joliber Mapiles, National Real Estate Association - Pampanga president; Erwin Kenneth Peralta, Bases Conversion and Development Authority vice president; and Lars Wittig, International Workplace Group senior vice president for APAC North. Moderated by Ivyreene Calderon, Aurus Real Estate’s REB, REC Managing Director, the forum is hosted by Dafort Villaseran, The Manila Times editor for Supplements & Special Projects.

The Manila Times Forum: Best Practices in Blueprinting Model Freeports and Provinces

The Manila Times Forum: LEARN to optimize and customize entrepreneurial processes and systems for growth acceleration at The Manila Times digitalizing MSMEs and start-ups 2025 forum, titled “Forging transformative businesses from innovative enterprises,” on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invitees get to listen to speakers Abbie Casanov president and CEO at SB Finance; Bernard Chua, country head, eCloudvalley Philippines; Jay Fajardo, executive director at Ideaspace Ventures; Artie Lopez, co-founder at Brainsparks and NextPay; Anna Magkawas, founder and CEO at Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group; Sherwin Nones, global director for Marketing, Strategy and Corporate ESG at Integrated Micro- electronics Inc.; Rosemarie Rafael, founder at Airspeed Group; Nikki Tang, CEO, Dermasia
Corp. and DMark Beauty Corp.; Franco Varona, co-founder and managing partner at Foxmont Capital Partners; and Lars Wittig, PH country manager and APAC North senior vice president at International Workplace Group. Moderated by Ben Kritz, columnist at The Manila Times, the forum is hosted by Dafort Villaseran, editor for Supplements &amp; Special Projects at The Manila Times.

The Manila Times Forum: Forging transformative businesses from innovative enterprises

The Manila Times: DISCUSS how to strengthen Asian regional development to align with local and international demand at The Manila Times economic forum 2025, titled “Engineering global growth acceleration,” on February 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invited guests will hear the keynote speakers, Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines Lai Thai Binh and Philippine Sen. Mark Villar while listening to the discussion of the panelists, Department of Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella; Department of Finance Assistant Secretary at the Office of the Chief Economist Neil Adrian Cabiles; Agrea Agricultural Systems International Inc. President and CEO Cherrie Atilano; global investment banker Stephen CuUnjieng; IBPAP Technology, AI & Cybersecurity head Dominic Ligot; Lobien Realty Group CEO Sheila Lobien; UnionBank Data Science & Analytics head Jania Mañalac; World Bank Country Director for The Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Zafer Mustafaoglu; Meralco First Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Ross Raymond Ravelo; SM Investments Corp. economist Robert Dan Roces; MGEN President and CEO Manny Rubio; Institute of Corporate Directors Vice Chairman Ida Tiongson; and Anchor Land Holdings Inc. President Elizabeth Ventura. With panel discussions moderated by John Clements Consultants Inc. President and CEO Carol Dominguez, BDO Capital & Investment Corp. President Ed Francisco, The Manila Times (TMT) editor for Sunday Business & IT Jing Garcia; and TMT columnist Ben Kritz, the forum is hosted by TMT editor for Supplements & Special Projects Dafort Villaseran.

The Manila Times Forum: Economic Forum Engineering Global Growth Acceleration

The Manila Times Forum: LEVERAGE future trends in medicine that will transform wellness and nutrition at The Manila Times (TMT) executive health forum 2025, titled “Innovative keys to universal health,” at Grand Westside Hotel on January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Invitees will hear talks by Racquel Cagurangan, CareTech Asia managing director; Carmie de Leon, Fullerton Health EHS lead Philippines; Charlene Go-Co, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts head of Marketing Innovations; Dr. Ryan Raymond Bautista, Makati Med Wellness Center and MMC Health Hub Out Patient Services head; Dr. Irene Florentino-Fariñas, Food & Drug Administration Policy and Planning Service Director III; Dr. Anthony Leachon, independent health reform advocate and Dr. Kaycee Reyes, Wellness expert & health advocate. Hosted by TMT editor for Supplements & Special Projects Dafort Villaseran, the forum features a fireside chat moderated by TMT columnist Ben Kritz.

The Manila Times Forum: Innovative Keys to Universal Health

The Manila Times Forum: Classical Culture and Tourism: A Happy Matrimony

Celebrate Italian-Philippine collaboration on advocating travel and the arts at The Manila Times (TMT) forum, titled “Classical culture and tourism: A happy matrimony,” at The Gallery, Grand Hyatt Manila on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 (noon). Co-hosted by classical-crossover mezzo-soprano Janina Lorelei and TMT Supplements and Special Projects editor Dafort Villaseran, the event features Embassy of Italy in the Philippines Ambassador Marco Clemente, Tourism Undersecretary Shereen Gail Yu-Pamintuan, Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Toff de Venecia and Alliance Global Group CEO Kevin Tan as speakers. Moderated by TMT columnist Ben Kritz, the panelists include Philippine Opera Company founder Karla Gutierrez, Manila Symphony Orchestra President Maan Hontiveros, and National Commission for Culture and the Arts Commissioner for the Arts and head of the National Committee on Music Arvin Manuel Villalon.

The Manila Times Forum: Classical Culture and Tourism: A Happy Matrimony

At The Manila Times (TMT) multisectoral sustainability forum 2024, titled “Generating green futures for generations,” learn to meet present needs without sacrificing a green future on April 18. Hosted by TMT Supplements & Special Projects Editor Dafort Villaseran, the event at Seda Manila Bay features speakers Climate Change Commission Commissioner Albert dela Cruz Sr., Globe Telecom Sustainability and Social Responsibility head Apple Evangelista, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities International Program Director Denise Fontanilla, ECHOstore founder Pacita “Chit” Juan, Megaworld Corp. Senior Facilities Manager Victor Neil Mamaril, SustainablePH President and founder Koleen Davila-Palaganas, Mondelez Philippines Corporate and Government Affairs lead Caitlin “Cait” Punzalan, and PH1 World Developers General Manager for Horizontal Developments Eric Gregor Tan. The fireside chats that follow are moderated by TMT Ben Krtiz.

The Manila Times Forum: Generating green futures for generations

The Manila Times Forum: Environmental, economical generation  The Manila Times (TMT) recently held an energy forum titled “Environmental, economical generation” which tackled reliable, accessible and affordable power. Hosted by TMT Supplements and Special Projects Editor Dafort Villaseran, the event at Century Park Hotel Manila featured Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Monalisa Dimalanta, Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Nethercott, Meralco First Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Raymond Ravelo, National Grid Corp. of the Philippines Assistant Vice President and head of Transmission Planning Redi Allan Remoroza, and Aboitiz Power Corp. President and CEO Manny Rubio. The fireside chats were moderated by TMT columnist Ben Kritz.

The Manila Times Forum: Environmental, economical generation

The Manila Times Forum: Ladies who lead: Serving, inspiring, empowering nation builders

BE able to enhance self-love and care for communities of the women in positions of influence at The Manila Times Women’s Circle 2025, titled “Ladies who lead: Serving, inspiring, empowering nation builders,” on March 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with registration at 1 p.m. Invited guests get to join in on the conversation with keynote speaker Sen. Grace Poe and panelists Marielle Geraedts, ambassador, Kingdom of the Netherlands; Răduţa Dana Matache, ambassador, Romania; Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe, ambassador, Republic of South Africa; HK Yu, ambassador, Commonwealth of Australia; Ester Buzgan, deputy ambassador, State of Israel; Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, spouse of Ambassador Lai Thai Binh, Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Margarita Gutierrez, undersecretary, Department of Justice; Olivia Limpe-Aw, president and CEO, Destileria Limtuaco & Co. Inc.; Marites Dagdag, general manager, Clorox Co. Southeast Asia; Danielle del Rosario, chief operating officer (COO), PHINMA - Union Insulated Panel Corp.; Carissa Cruz-Evangelista, creative director, Beatriz Accessories, and design & business consultant; Jenny Lin Maaño-Ngai, co-founder and president, SunSmart Solar Power Technology Inc.; Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, senior executive vice president and COO, Wilcon Depot; Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, president and CEO, Asticom Technology Inc.; Louella Scott, general manager, Vogue Concepts Inc.; Denice Sy, chief sales and marketing officer, Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.; and Nikki Tang, CEO, Dermasia Corp. and DMark Beauty Corp. Moderated by Lia Badillo-Crisostomo, the host of The Manila Times PrimeTimes with Atty. Lia, the forum is emceed by Tessa Mauricio-Arriola, editor for Entertainment & Lifestyle at The Manila Times.

The Manila Times Forum: Ladies who lead: Serving, inspiring, empowering nation builders

Extra Mile

Taking on Dual Roles | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Filipino basketball player-coach and head coach of Tanduay Rum Masters, Cholo Villanueva on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Taking on Dual Roles | Extra Mile

Bolts In | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble talks to the Meralco Bolts during the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Bolts In | Extra Mile

Checking on Alvin Patrimonio | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews former PBA player, Alvin Patrimonio on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Checking on Alvin Patrimonio | Extra Mile

‘Extra Mile’ Digs In | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble kick-starts a trip with the Manila Diggers F.C. of the Philippines Football League on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel.

'Extra Mile' Digs In | Extra Mile

Meneses, Caidic after PBA | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews former PBA stars, Bulacan Mayor Vergel Meneses and Allan 'Triggerman' Caidic on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Meneses, Caidic after PBA | Extra Mile

Basketball And Beyond | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble visits the PBA's Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and Meralco Bolts at Ilagan City on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel.

Basketball And Beyond | Extra Mile

Hear Them Roar| Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews one of the PBA's greatest historical teams, the Powerade Tigers, on Extra Mile. Catch the episode here on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Hear Them Roar| Extra Mile

Huddle with Rain or Shine | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble huddles with PBA's Rain or Shine Elasto Painters team on Extra Mile, here on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

Huddle with Rain or Shine | Extra Mile

PBA'S 'Iron Men' | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews PBA's 'Iron Men' LA Tenorio, Mark Barroca, and Alvin Patrimonio on Extra Mile, here on The Manila Times Streaming Channel.

PBA'S 'Iron Men' | Extra Mile

Power Coach | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Meralco Bolts' head coach Luigi Trillo on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Power Coach | Extra Mile

Let's Drink To That | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews San Miguel Beermen's coach and former basketball player Leo Austria on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Let's Drink To That | Extra Mile

Stopover: Isabela's Sports Mecca | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble makes a pit stop to Ilagan, Isabela's Sports Mecca on the Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Stopover: Isabela's Sports Mecca | Extra Mile

Play Ball | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews former PBA player Benjie Paras on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Play Ball | Extra Mile

Ice Skating's Rising Star | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Figure Skater Audrey Martinez on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Ice Skating's Rising Star | Extra Mile

Road trip with multi-titled basketball coach Junel Baculi | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Multi-titled basketball coach Junel Baculi on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Road trip with multi-titled basketball coach Junel Baculi | Extra Mile

One Sport | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Fil-Chinese Athletic Association basketball players on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

One Sport | Extra Mile

Then And Now | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews former PBA player Manny Victorino on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Then And Now | Extra Mile

Undefeated | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Filipino professional boxer Charly Suarez on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Undefeated | Extra Mile

Best of the Best | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews former NCC players Jeff Moore and Allan Caidic on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Best of the Best | Extra Mile

PH basketball team in Olympics | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

PH basketball team in Olympics | Extra Mile

Twice to  Beat | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Assistant Coach for the NU Bulldogs and  NLEX Road Warriors Siot Tanquingcen on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Twice to  Beat | Extra Mile

Get that Ball | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews former Philippine national youth basketball team co-captain Migs Pascual on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Get that Ball | Extra Mile

Not Once But Twice | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews two-time WPA Women's World 10-ball champion Rubilen Amit on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Not Once But Twice | Extra Mile

Extra Mile tracks Jalalon's future in basketball

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews PBA player Jio Jalalon on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Jio Mio | Extra Mile

'Derrick' Line | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Multi-titled Veteran coach Derrick Pumaren on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

'Derrick' Line | Extra Mile

UE Red Warriors Coach Gavina guests on Extra Mile | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews University of East Red Warriors Coach Chris Gavina on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel

New Ballgame | Extra Mile

Coach Yeng | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ head coach Yeng Guiao on Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Coach Yeng | Extra Mile

Game Plan | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews The Ilagan Isabela Cowboys as they prepare for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on the Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Game Plan | Extra Mile

SEA Games Jiu Jitsu gold medalist Roxas bares chops | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Jiu Jitsu athlete and 2019 Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Dean Michael Roxas on the Extra Mile. Catch the episode this Saturday, March 1 at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

SEA Games Jiu Jitsu gold medalist Roxas bares chops | Extra Mile

Checkmate | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Filipino chess grandmaster Eugene Torre on the Extra Mile. Catch the the episode this Saturday at 7 a.m. on The Manila Times streaming channel https://tmt.ph/streaming.

Checkmate | Extra Mile

Let The Games Begin | Extra Mile 

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble makes a pit stop at the opening of the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on the Extra Mile.

Let The Games Begin | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews collegiate basketball coach Bong Dela Cruz on the Extra Mile.

Free Pass | Extra Mile

Former Blue Eagles fly on 'Extra Mile'

Watch The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interview Eric Reyes and Danny Francisco, former basketball players of the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

Former Blue Eagles fly | Extra Mile

Bowling Along with Bong | Extra Mile 

Watch The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interview bowling legend Bong Coo on the Extra Mile.

Bowling Along with Bong | Extra Mile

Barocca shares other sport, names top 5 teammates, reflects on retirement | Extra Mile

Watch The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interview PBA legend Mark Barocca on the Extra Mile.

Barocca shares other sport, names top 5 teammates, reflects on retirement | Extra Mile

Jayvee on Jaworski and present-day PBA | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble  interviews PBA legend Jayvee Gayoso on the 'Extra Mile'  here on The Manila Times Streaming Channel. tmt.ph/streaming

Jayvee on Jaworski and present-day PBA | Extra Mile

Bachmann goes back, recalls playing days for La Salle, PBA | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble  interviews Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann.

Bachmann goes back, recalls playing days for La Salle, PBA | Extra Mile

Sean Chambers on new role off court | Extra Mile

The Manila Times columnist Rey Joble interviews Sean Chambers, one of PBA's legendary imports and now head coach of the FEU Tamaraws, for the pilot episode of 'Extra Mile' this Dec. 7, 2024.

Sean Chambers on new role off court | Extra Mile

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Work In Progress | TownHall: The 2025 Election Series

The Manila Times, in partnership with DZRH TV, presents 'Townhall: The 2025 Election series.' Watch senatorial candidates ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro and Leodegario de Guzman, activist, and chairman of the Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino and leader of the Partido Lakas ng Masa , answer questions from voters on labor and how the plight of workers can be addressed on March 16, 2025,12 p.m. on The Manila Times Streaming Channel, DZRH TV, and on their social media apps.

Work In Progress | TownHall: The 2025 Election Series

TMT Newsroom

Vegafria shares vision to transform Olongapo City if elected mayor | TMT Newsroom

Arnold Vegafria, a well-known personality in the entertainment and beauty pageantry industry, has set his sights on a new stage—transforming Olongapo City in Zambales.

Vegafria shares vision to transform Olongapo City if elected mayor

Imee Slams Govt | TMT Newsroom 

Sen. Imee Marcos speaks at The Manila Times Newsroom, where she criticizes her brother's administration for focusing too much on the arrest of his predecessor, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Imee Slams Govt

Ties That Bind | TMT Newsroom 

Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss visits The Manila Times on Feb. 11, 2025 and talks to TMT Newsroom about his country's stand on the Gaza conflict and the current ceasefire and an assurance that relations between Israel and the Philippines remains strong.

Ties That Bind

Bringing sea dispute with China to the UN

There has been a push to elevate the West Philippine Sea issue to the United Nations (UN). Retired ambassador Hermenegildo Cruz, who has served as an envoy to the UN, speaks with The Manila Times on what the Philippines should do.

Bringing sea dispute with China to the UN

DTI sets guidelines for handling consumer concerns online

Trade Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco discusses the operational guidelines for the Internet Transactions Act (ITA) that will facilitate the handling of online consumer complaints and ensure fairness in e-commerce.  The official said during an interview at The Manila Times Newsroom that they were streamlining the online dispute resolution system by setting detailed standards in handling consumer concerns.

DTI sets guidelines for handling consumer concerns online

Agriculture exec bares plans to expand export market of high-value crops

Agriculture Undersecretary for High Value Crops Cheryl Marie Caballero discusses plans to expand the export market for high-value crops with P10 billion in funding for next year. The official said during an interview at The Manila Times Newsroom that they would maximize the current trade agreements with other countries.

Agriculture exec bares plans to expand export market of high-value crops

Expert sheds light on mental health issues, concerns, treatment

Karen Ibañez from the Clinical Psychologist of Mental Health Support Solutions Philippines, is interviewed by The Manila Times' Lifestyle and Entertainment editor, Tessa Mauricio-Arriola, and reporters Red Mendoza and Via Bianca Ramones at the TMT Newsroom on July 9, 2024.